Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at the age of 87.
The iconic figure was reportedly surrounded by family when she succumb to pancreatic cancer.
“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed,” Ginsberg reportedly told her granddaughter Clara Spera days before her death.
"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg
— Ayanna Pressley (@AyannaPressley) September 19, 2020
Actor Kumali Nanjiani wrote:
No matter where we go from here, this is a remarkably selfless statement to make on your deathbed:
“My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new President is installed.”
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
No matter where we go from here, this is a remarkably selfless statement to make on your deathbed:
"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new President is installed.”
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
— Kumail Nanjiani (@kumailn) September 19, 2020
Filmmaker Michael Moore wrote:
GOD WHY?
OH RUTH, WE ARE SO SORRY YOU HAD TO LEAVE US. You did everything you could to stay alive. Braver than us all! I just read your final wishes: “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new President is installed.” All of us MUST see THAT is what happens.
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